The fifth Republican debate of the 2016 primary season is on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has made it back to the main stage debate, joining 8 other top candidates: Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Ben Carson, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Carly Fiorina, Rand Paul and John Kasich.
The prime time debate is at 8pm. The under-card for the candidates with lower polling numbers, debate at 6pm ET. (a.k.a. The Happy Hour Debate).
This debate will feature Mike Huckabee, Lindsey Graham, Rick Santorum and George Pataki.